Remote Workers' Comp Defense Attorney CA

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a California-based workers’ compensation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to handle a busy caseload in a fully remote environment within California, with occasional hearings.

In-office attendance is optional and travel to hearings may be needed. The ideal candidate holds a JD or LLM, active California Bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseloads efficiently while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Monthly automatic $50 electronics reimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a California-based workers’ compensation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to handle a busy caseload in a fully remote environment within California, with occasional hearings.

In-office attendance is optional and travel to hearings may be needed. The ideal candidate holds a JD or LLM, active California Bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.